Governance Specialist

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The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

The Governance Specialist assists in developing, managing, and assessing the M-IQ, Manufacturing Intelligence lean transformation process. Working with the Governance team the governance specialists creates and conducts training. Also, responsibilities include systematic review of all M-IQ locations for opportunities, completion of data collection and analysis, and support of special projects. All activities support improvement of Smithfield's manufacturing improvement plan.

The Governance team provides the framework, systems, and methods by which the M-IQ program is defined, conducted, and monitored. They document program elements, train the trainers to exponentially grow lean knowledge, and oversee the implementation and sustainability of each element. Governance works with the Continuous Improvement team members, Plant Operations, On the Job Training, Engineering, Food Safety and Quality, and beyond in support of Smithfield's Operational Excellence goals.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyzes M-IQ program for systemic opportunities to drive results and develops future content to meet business needs.

• Guides cross functional teams to implement the Smithfield Way tenets and tools, possibly at multiple locations simultaneously, ensuring deployment meets standard, and then completes process confirmations and/or maturity assessments to ensure it is sustained to meet the program governance.

• Completes data collection and conducts root cause analysis, creates Value Stream Maps, and troubleshoots manufacturing, business and operational issues.

• Assists in development and facilitation of standardized trainings and workshops to be utilized at all M-IQ locations to drive cultural change and improve core company metrics as defined by leadership.

• Conducts compliance audits, program evaluations, and reviews across the manufacturing platform to drive results with the fortitude to ensure all change is sustainable at all Smithfield manufacturing locations and summarizes results to help determine Continuous Improvement department resource needs.

• Works across the organization to ensure consistent approach, format, data integrity, and decision processes are deployed and in use throughout the facility.

• Acts as a change agent to identify and drive continuous improvement methodologies into the M-IQ platform and Continuous Improvement department to drive cost savings for the organization.

• Will provide weekly reports for individual contribution as well as reporting for department and program elements as needed.

• Partners cross functionally to develop and sustain program elements as well as improve results as needed.

• Coaches management in tactical execution of strategic plans.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced level knowledge of Excel.

• Familiar with Microsoft Power Bi, Forms, and Power Automate. Knowledge of SAP is preferred.

• Strong ability to learn new programs and technical skills as necessary.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.

• Strategic thinking skills, and the ability to effectively translate strategy into operating methodology and results.

• Demonstrated planning, organization, and execution skills.

• Strong interpersonal and technical skills.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be comfortable working in a production setting.

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.